Hurrah for Murray and the presidential race notes
The Americus Recorder cites Murray as a successful candidate and notes Columbus Ohio and national politics. It covers Governor Cleveland's Buffalo visit, Republican elephant imagery, corn prices in Chicago, party vote estimates for New York, and a wave of business and agricultural concerns from droughts to oyster crops. It mentions Bill Jones’ shooting attempt on Guiteau, General Gordon’s paper money tale, Garfield era newspaper shifts, and Chesapeake Bay water conditions affecting oysters.
A Small Vote Polled in State Election
A brief report notes a small Democratic vote statewide on Wednesday with total turnout around 100000, little opposition, and county variances. Stephens shows 250 votes and Fortrell 4490, reflecting a subdued election compared with 1982 and a weak contest affecting outcomes.
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Stephens
Fiortrell
Family Fight Over Senate Rotation in 13th District
The piece describes a Democratic district contest as a family fight over rotation rules for selecting a candidate. It argues the county currently holding its turn should name the nominee and urges Democrats to unite against Republicans and independent or radical challenges, hoping to strengthen party solidarity.
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TESTELDA vs ELECTION: quiet statewide vote and McDaniel’s unopposed win
A fragmented summary notes the statewide election was unusually calm with Governor McDaniel earning broad trust. It highlights his unique unopposed gubernatorial win and contrasts past governors elected without opposition. Also mentioned are New York school religious policy tensions and general public service hiring impacts.
Election of judges must be based on duty not ambition
The Atlanta Evening Journal urges the next General Assembly to elect judges for half the circuits in the state with care. It condemns attempts to use the judiciary as a stepping stone to higher office and warns against wire pulling and scheming by those wearing the ermine. The piece argues the best path to Congress is through honest judicial service, not electoral manipulation.
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Atlanta Evening Journal
General Assembly
Congress
Hawkinsville Benefactor Honored for Local Industrials
A public testimonial in the Hawkinsville News lauds W. F. Jeter for building and reorganizing steam grist mills, a brick yard, a cotton seed oil mill, a large barrel factory, a cotton compress, and steamers on the Ocmulgee. He organized the ventures and public spirit fuels Hawkinsville’s progress. the piece urges his portrait and notes his work for American progress.
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Jeter
Ocmulgee
Deteruss
Wmna
Americus
Reenactment of War Measure Aims to Boost Cotton
The Savannary News argues reviving the war time land rule could triple yields per three acres, advancing intensive farming across the South and challenging western expansion. Grant faces a lucrative book deal at 50 000 dollars, with completion hoped next spring, and shows waning political ambitions and skepticism toward the so called plumed knight.
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Savannary
South
Canary canvass ends as supporters back Creveland and Crisp
As the senatorial canvass concludes, supporters rally behind Creveland and Crisp, urging unity and continued momentum. Local party officials praise the show of backing while urging coordinated campaigning across key counties and precincts.
Close Up The Ranks In Democratic War rhetoric
A wartime style call urges Democrats to close ranks after a district quarrel to face the November election. It notes temperance status across Southern states, GOP shifts in Wisconsin, and the Independent movement gaining ground with Mrs. Marietta L. Stow seeking vice presidency on the Lockwood ticket.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
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Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
Texas
South
Marietta L. Stow
California
Lockwood
Equal Rights Party
State Election Narrow Vote Returns Favor Democrats
Returns from the state election show a very light vote and the Democratic nominees for the legislature generally elected.
Judge Crisp at Hawkinsville in tariff speech
The Hawkinsville News reports Judge C. F. Crisp held an hour long address in Hawkinsville explaining the tariff and its effects on the country with clear, simple reasoning. The audience was engaged, and listeners interrupted with hearty applause.
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Crisp
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Crisp addresses at Hawkinsville on election heat
On Thursday evening Hon Charles F Crisp Democratic congressman nominee and Mr M R Hodge Democratic elector nominee spoke at the Hawkinsville court house. Hodge spoke first, praised the audience, Crisp followed outlining party differences and criticizing Republican taxation while predicting Cleveland's election. A brass band serenaded the judge and the Greenbackers in Pennsylvania fuse with Democrats. A wagoneer sold roasting ears for $16.03 a wagonload after a joke about truck farming.
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Bell
Americus
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Barcara Store Promises Bargains On Dry Goods And More
S M Cohen promotes the Barca Store near Bank of Americus with a cash only policy, bulk buying, and a resident New York buyer to offer fresh, stylish goods at low profits. Daily arrivals of new bargains are advertised to attract shoppers seeking savings of ten to fifty percent.
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Barcara
New York
S. M. Cohen
Barca
Bank of Americus
Prudeas Designated Acting Postmaster General for Ten Days
The Post-Mee Department reports Mr. Prudea, the President's private secretary, informed Hon. Frank Hatton that he has been named to act as postmaster-general for ten days from date. Hatton will continue to serve as postmaster general until further notice. The Walton News extols a rat extermination method and notes crates of Georgia peaches moving through Macon en route to the North.
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Frank Hatton
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